Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the appointment of Professor Ademola Popoola as the Chief Medical Director of the Thomas Adewumi Teaching Hospital in Omu-Aran. The appointment follows a memorandum of understanding signed between the state government and Thomas Adewumi University, Oko, which converted the General Hospital, Omu-Aran, into the university’s teaching hospital. The
The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) Teaching Hospital has appointed Dr Emmanuel Olaseinde Bello as the pioneer Chairman of its Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC). The CMAC, which heads the directorate of clinical services, is one of the three directorates forming the administrative structure of Federal Teaching Hospitals in Nigeria. Bello’s appointment represents a significant
The Federal University of Technology, Akure Teaching Hospital (FUTATH) has taken a significant step to strengthen its clinical administration with the appointment of Dr Emmanuel Olaseinde Bello as the pioneer Chairman of its Medical Advisory Committee (MAC). The announcement was made by the hospital’s Chief Medical Director, Prof. Olusegun Ojo, who noted that the committee
The Edo Forum of Patriots (EFP) has congratulated Professor Idia Ize-Iyamu on her appointment as the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH). In a statement signed by Amb. Aiyamenkhue Edokpolo, representative of the Board of Trustees, and Hon. Pascal Ugbome, Chairman of the Transition Management Committee, described the appointment
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has condemned the trend of political leaders seeking medical care and dying in foreign hospitals, calling it a shameful reflection of Nigeria’s poor healthcare system. Dr Benjamin Olowojebutu, NMA’s first vice president, expressed concern during an interview on Arise TV. He revealed that Nigeria loses approximately $7 billion annually to
The Federal Ministry of Health, in partnership with the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NSRII), has organised a four-day Sector-Wide Approach (SWAP) Capacity Development Workshop for health leaders and managers in Anambra State. The workshop focused on leadership, strengthening health systems, and strategic planning. The event, held in Awka from July 15 to 18,
